The Aztec Empire

Explore the fascinating history, culture, and achievements of the Aztec Empire with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 6 social studies.

Grade 6 Social studies HistoryAncient CivilizationsAztec Empire

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SS.6.W.3.10SS.6.G.1.1AztecAncient CivilizationsHistoryMexicoGrade 6

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1. What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

Cuzco

Tenochtitlan

Tikal

Machu Picchu

2. What was the primary purpose of chinampas?

Building temples

Creating floating gardens for agriculture

Defensive fortifications

Transporting goods

3. The Aztec Empire was located in what is now modern-day .

4. The Aztec calendar was famous for its accurate tracking of time and was called the .

5. Describe one significant achievement of the Aztec civilization, besides their capital city or calendar.

Look at the image of the Aztec Calendar below. What does this image tell you about Aztec culture and their understanding of the world?

6. The Aztecs were known for their advanced writing system using an alphabet.

True

False

7. The Aztec Empire was conquered by Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés.

True

False